A MAN has been jailed after attacking a woman and threatening to kill her with a knife, in front of her young child.

David Clark, aged 30, of Rembrandt Way, Reading, pleaded guilty to one count of Actual Bodily Harm at Reading Crown Court on March 13 this year, and one count of affray at the same court on Monday, July 3.

Returning to the same court for sentencing today, July 5, Clark was jailed for a total of two years and three months.

On February 4 this year, the victim, a woman aged in her twenties, was attacked in the presence of her young child.

She received several injuries, had her clothes ripped and also had a knife held to her throat by Clark, who made a threat to kill her.

She sustained multiple bruises around her body.

Clark was arrested the following day (February 5) and was charged the following day.

Detective sergeant, Dale Purcell, of the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit said: “Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is a force priority for Thames Valley Police.

“Our officers are dedicated to bringing offenders to justice.

“In this case, our Domestic Abuse Unit was able to arrest, charge and remand Clark within 24 hours.

“The officer in the case, trainee detective constable Wolny, worked tirelessly to ensure the evidence was gathered and the victim supported so that Clark was compelled to plead guilty rather than go to trial.”

The force have praised the victim for showing courage in the investigation.

Detective sergeant Purcell added: “We would urge anyone who is suffering from Domestic Abuse to please come forward.

“You will be listened to and we will do our best for you and to bring offenders to justice.

“If you are in immediate danger, call us on 999, or you can also report abuse via our website.

“There is also a range of support and advice at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/support-organisations/.”